The Bluegrass Cycling Club and West 6th have agreed to co-sponsor Pedaling for a Purpose again for 2018. Today we will be riding for Transy Bikes.
Education Session 8:00 - 8:45 am - Our presenter is Matt Lee, Physical Therapist.
Matt's presentation will be: " What the person who beats you, doesn't want you to do.
Rides offered - We will have group rides with leaders, but you will also have the option to come, sign in, and do something on your own ... Doesn't matter, miles will still count!!! If you plan to ride on your own, you can come and sign in anytime between 8 - 11... Just time it so you're done by 1ish.
Rides with leaders start at 9:00 am
Ride leaders and pace groups:
Novice/C on the Trail - Ed Surbaugh and Corey Surbaugh
C Road - Wanda Bertram and Peggy Littrell - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27167529
B/C - Ed Jennings and Christine Colel - Same as C route
B - Patrick Wesolosky and Tim Melton - 32 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27716249
A/B - George Pierce, Dan BIbbey,Shawn Hokanson and Stephen Butler - Short route - Same as B route, long route, same as A route
A - Gene Fowler and Randy Thomas - 44 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25012069
Restrooms are available on site - Education sessions will be held regardless of weather - Rides may be cancelled or rescheduled if there are severe weather issues. Check the BCC forum and FaceBook for updates.
To provide educational opportunities for people wanting to learn more about bikes and cycling
To provide an opportunity for anyone who wants to ride a bike, whether with a group or not, to meet and mingle
To support health and fitness related charitable organizations
To mix and expand the various cycling communities that exist in our area
To provide incentives for people to ride their bikes
To introduce cycling to new populations
Each mile ridden during pedaling for a purpose will result in $0.20 for the charity of the day. The maximum contribution, to be made jointly by the BCC and West 6th, is $1,300 for each charity
Riders will receive rewards at the end of the program based on participation points. One point will be awarded for each education session attended and one point for each ride attended for a total possible point total of 24 points.
Riders who have 16 or more points will receive a free jersey
Riders who have more than 12 points will receive a free tee shirt
Ride leaders who lead 8 or more rides will get a free jersey
There will be a party, celebration, jersey/tee shirt distribution and charity recognition/check delivery in December. Additional details will be provided as we get closer to the event.